Total Crime Rate
49.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillbourne Road area has the 17th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Rodwell & Wyke , and the 449th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hillbourne Road (DT4 9JE) in the last 12 months was 49.1 per 1,000 residents and was 7.8% lower than the Rodwell & Wyke average (53.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 31.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillbourne Road (DT4 9JE), the main crime hotspot is near Douglas Road. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Rodwell & Wyke| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dundee Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dundee Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Douglas Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dover Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Doncaster Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ryland'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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